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Deputy Kathleen Funchion publishes childcare survey results exposing ‘unfair financial burden on families’

Sinn Féin spokesperson on Children, Kathleen Funchion TD, has said childcare fees are far too high and the system is failing families across Ireland. Teachta Funchion was speaking as she launched the results of her survey of how accessing childcare ...

13 Nov 2020 at 19:48

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'Childcare is a big issue' - Taoiseach promises cut to childcare costs in next budget

As part of a plan to cut costs for families, the Government is to prioritise childcare fees in the next budget. Taoiseach Micheál Martin said it is the objective of government to look at the affordability issues of childcare. The Government is ...

20 Jun 2022 at 13:01

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Plea for Kilkenny Children - ‘Don’t miss this milestone for our children’

Early Childhood Ireland, the leading organisation in the early years sector, has called on the Government to transform the Early Years and School Age Care system by including an ambitious five-year plan in Budget 2023. The body has emphasised ...

20 Jul 2022 at 14:00

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Government views promises to parents as ‘non-binding’, Dail told

A failure to confirm a further 25% cut to childcare costs shows the Government views promises to parents as non-binding, the Dail has been told. Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore made the claim as she pressed Tanaiste Micheal Martin to ...

05 Oct 2023 at 16:26

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Rates of childcare costs per county revealed - where does Kilkenny sit?

Parents pay an average of €1,276 a month for childcare in Dublin, a survey of nationwide costs has found. It is followed by counties Wicklow, with charges of €928 a month and Cork, where prices stand at €857 a month. A countrywide survey ...

07 Jun 2022 at 13:48

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